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Within Reach: Looking at Recent Picks & Vikings History at 219

EAGAN, Minn. — In the days leading up to the 2020 NFL Draft, Vikings.com will take a deeper look at each of Minnesota's draft picks.

The Vikings currently have a dozen of them, including two first-round selections and five total in the first 105 picks of the draft.

But Minnesota also currently has a trio of seventh-round picks, beginning with pick No. 219 in the final round. Here's a look at picks at and around the 219th overall selection over the past five seasons, as well as notable picks in history at that spot.

Stats are from pro-football-reference.com.

2015

218. Anthony Morris, T, OAK — did not play a game in the league

219. Hayes Pullard, LB, CLE — played in 46 games with Jaguars (2015-16) and Chargers (2017-18); did not play in 2019

220. Neal Sterling, WR, JAX — appeared in 35 career games as tight end with Jaguars (2015-16) and Jets (2017-18)

2016

218. Kevon Seymour, CB, BUF — played in 31 career games with Bills and Panthers from 2016-17

219. Will Parks, S, DEN — started 15 games and recorded one interception in each of four seasons in Denver; recently signed with Eagles

220. Travis Feeney, LB, PIT — did not appear in a game in the league

2017

218. Leon McQuay, S, KC — appeared in just one game for Chiefs in 2017

219. Stacy Coley, WR, MIN — played in six games over two seasons for Vikings

220. Ifeadi Odenigbo, DE, MIN — recorded 7.0 sacks and returned a fumble 56 yards for a touchdown in 2019, his second stint with Minnesota; could be in line for starting role this season

2018

218. Ade Aruna, DE, MIN — shined in recent preseasons but was hampered by injuries; is now with Raiders

219. Danny Etling, QB, LSU — has not appeared in an NFL game in his career; is now with Falcons

220. Alex McGough, QB, SEA — has not appeared in an NFL game in his career; is now with Texans

2019

218. Mike Weber, RB, DAL — spent rookie year on Dallas practice squad; recently signed with Chiefs

219. Derwin Gray, T, PIT — did not appear in an NFL game in his rookie season

220. Cullen Gillaspia, FB, HOU — played in all 16 games, mostly on special teams for Texans

Vikings/Others of Interest

1965: Vikings — DT Paul Labinski, St. John's (MN)

Did not play for the Vikings

1967: Vikings — G Bill Morris, Holy Cross

Did not play for the Vikings

1989: Vikings — DE Alex Stewart, Cal State-Fullerton

Did not play for the Vikings

1993: 49ers — QB Elvis Grbac, Michigan

Grbac started 70 career games for the 49ers, Chiefs and Ravens over eight seasons, throwing for 16,774 yards with 99 touchdowns and 81 interceptions.

2005: Vikings — DB Adrian Ward, Texas-El Paso

Did not play for the Vikings

2012: Vikings — DE Trevor Guyton, California

Did not play for the Vikings

2017: Vikings — WR Stacy Coley, Miami

Did not record a reception in six games with Vikings; totaled 19 yards on lone kickoff return for Minnesota

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